Academic Integrity

At the highest level of education, ones own work becomes their identity. The work and time one puts into a paper, or thesis. Is directly parlayed to the author. The content can be used in the future with potential jobs, and endeavors. The content is always strictly the intellectual property of the creator. There are no patent laws or trademarks for casual written scholarly anecdotes. However, it is the accepted ethics of society, to not improperly deface or use anothers "written Property." It is an an integrity issue that is treat with the highest regard. One can sabotage themselves, the investment of money in themselves, and their names. By not abiding by the basic intellectual property ethics of society. Academic dishonesty at any university is one of the worst markings one can obtain. It shows really one doesn't care, has a bad attitude, and lacks the will to learn and enrich. It is a lazy tactic that does no good. As lots of money and input, is put into preventing such a hapless crime. According to ASU guidelines every paper is filtered through an electronic system, that is of the highest complexity. Property is being documented and words systems are being used that protect the integrity of the creator. Plagiarism of essays is really just another form of identity theft. Stealing the intellectual property of others will not accomplish anything but satisfy a short term task, until the guilt, and fighting variables kick in, there is no hiding, and good name cannot run anywhere